Dustin Keller

Dustin Keller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Virginia, specializing in spin physics at the intersection of high-energy, nuclear, and condensed matter physics. His work focuses on hadron structure, physics beyond the standard model, and dark sector phenomena.

His research encompasses:

• Spin physics femtography for mapping nucleon structure at sub-femtometer scales
• Generalized parton distribution functions and transverse momentum dynamics
• Quantum information applications in polarized solid-state materials
• Machine learning for data visualization and 3D reconstruction of quantum structures
• Dynamic nuclear polarization techniques for spin-oriented target systems
• Low-temperature solid-state physics experiments
• Dark matter and emergent property investigations

Professor Keller leads projects across major international facilities including all experimental Halls at Jefferson Lab, Fermilab, NIST, and CERN. Within the department, he chairs the Nuclear Physics Seminars committee and serves on the Committee on Infrastructure and Safety, demonstrating active institutional engagement in both research coordination and operational safety oversight.